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Concert Marches medium-easy
H Midway MarchJohn Williams/arr. Moss. This
is the tuneful John Williams march written for
the W.W. II era movie, "Midway." In this very
playable version, Williams' lilting 6/8 style and
shifting key centers give the march format a fresh
and stirring feel.
2306553 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
H Military EscortHarold Bennett/arr. Swearingen.
A march masterpiece that should be in every band
library! Composed by Henry Fillmore using his
pseudonym it is generally regarded as one of the
very best easy marches ever written. John Philip
Sousa was reported to have told Fillmore, "I wish
that march had my name on it!" This arrangement
is outstanding and makes it a perfect choice for
concert or contest performances by bands at any
level. Highest recommendations!
2396505 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
2396513 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
2378685 CD-Golden Age of the March,
Vol. 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
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National Emblem MarchE.E. Bagley/arr.
Robert E. Foster. Written in 1902, this classic
march remains one of the best known and most
popular marches written. It's a perfect combination
with the magnificent march style writing, and
musical quotes from the Star Spangled Banner
that give it real patriotic flavor. Carefully scored and
arranged, this exceptional setting for young bands
will allow developing groups to perform it effectively
with great success.
10449860 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10449861 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
H Normandy BeachJohn Edmondson. This is the
young band march that you have been looking for!
A great contest or concert selection, it's easy to play
and quite effective.
2095040 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
4836052 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
n PeacemakerKarl King/arr. Swearingen.
Karl King was a true master at writing marches
that are playable by all grade levels, and this
great arrangement gives this classic a modern
instrumentation along with accurate articulations,
dynamics and a full score. You just can't go wrong
with a Karl King march, and this one just bubbles
along and is extremely nice. A solid choice!
2478397 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
2478398 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
2478500 CD-Defying Gravity . . . . . . . 14.95
n Prestissimo (March or Galop)Karl L. King/arr.
Swearingen. Here's a versatile march that can fill
several concert situations. Stylish and appealing,
this can be performed as a standard march or as a
pulse-racing, fast-moving galop, and is perfect as a
closer or encore selection. The technical demands
are modest so you can create a tour de force
without a lot of rehearsal time. Outstanding!
10094200 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
10094201 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
10273334 CD-Mountain of the Sun . . . 14.95
Resumption MarchJohn Philip Sousa/ed.
Robert E. Foster. The year 1879 was very eventful
for John Philip Sousa. It was the year before he
became the leader of the United States Marine
Band, and it was also the year he got married and
composed this delightful march. The title referred
to the United States' decision to resume using gold
and silver coins following the Civil War. A superb
example of march style writing, this gem is a
rediscovered treasure!
10361492 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 70.00
10361493 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
n Rough RidersKarl L. King/arr. Swearingen.
What a terrific march at this level! Sometimes
termed a galop, this is one of King's easier marches,
and James Swearingen's edition for modern concert
band is right on the mark! Rough Riders will make a
great choice for concert, festival or contest use, and
is sure to be the hit of your next performance.
2347037 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
2347045 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
2378685 CD-Golden Age of the March,
Vol. 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
4 Scholastics MarchJoseph Compello.
Moderately advanced bands will enjoy performing
this crisp original march written in classic American
march style. The title is derived from the use of the
tune School Days as the theme of the trio, and in
fragments in other sections of the piece.
10457100 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 80.00
10457101 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 12.00
Screamers! (A Medley of Circus March Themes)
arr. Douglas E. Wagner. Death-defying thrills,
unparalleled pageantry, and the seemingly endless
action of the circus are all here in this high-energy
medley of four classic works. Entry of the Gladiators
(Thunder and Blazes), The Circus Bee, Bombasto,
and Barnum and Bailey's Favorite are all included.
Bring the joy of the big top to your concert stage
with this blazing opener or rousing closer!
10364208 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 70.00
10364209 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
l Slidin' SamAbe Losch/arr. Albert O. Davis. A
trombone smear in ragtime style, this is a delightful
find. Written for a jazz band in 1918, it sounds as
modern as if it had been written today. It is fresh,
exciting, and quite playable.
10459426 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10459427 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 12.00
n Slim Trombone (Trombone Section Feature)
Henry Fillmore/Nicholas J. Contorno. Meet
one of the craziest characters in Henry Fillmore's
trombone family! This is hilarious music for clowns
jumping out of little cars, jugglers, and dogs and
ponies - music your band, your trombones and your
audience will love!
10372718 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 72.00
10372719 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
n Spania! (Spanish March)David Shaffer. A real
showstopper for developing bands! A delightful and
exciting Spanish march for developing bands that's
a real confidence builder and effective teaching
tool. Written in the classic paso doble style, all
sections have interesting parts to play in this fiery
original. A real winner!
2481432 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
2481433 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
2481464 CD-Whispers of the Wind . . 14.95
n St. Petersburg MarchJohnnie Vinson. This
original march is reminiscent of the Russian city's
rich and exciting history of intrigue, revolution and
mystery. Expertly scored for young bands, this
unique and fresh-sounding work paints a musical
picture of frigid winters, magnificent castles and
imposing cathedrals. A wonderful addition to the
march repertoire for band.
2481708 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
2481709 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
10042218 CD-The Music of Johnnie Vinson,
Volume 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
H Torch of LibertyKarl L. King/arr. Swearingen.
Karl L. King was a master of writing tuneful marches
that are playable, yet "meaty" enough for advanced
bands. James Swearingen's effective adaptation
of this superb march assures your band will know
the thrill of playing a King march, yet keeps the
technical aspects within reach of developing bands.
You can't go wrong with this great march!
2417277 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
2417285 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
2378685 CD-Golden Age of the March,
Vol. 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
H United NationsKarl L. King/arr. Swearingen.
One of the most famous of Karl L. King's easier
marches! Stirring melodies and countermelodies
made King a "tunesmith" without peer, and this
treatment has become just as popular as other
arrangements of his marches. Absolutely perfect
for any concert or contest it's easy enough to be
successfully performed by younger groups, but
stylish enough to be programmed by even the very
best bands. This one is a guaranteed winner!
2264679 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
2264687 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
H Valley Forge MarchKarl L. King/arr. Swear-
ingen. A strong choice for concert or contest! Karl
King was a true master at writing easier marches,
and Valley Forge is one of his best! Just one time
through the trio and you'll know immediately
why this is one of King's most popular marches.
James Swearingen's new arrangement, with
full concert band instrumentation, subtle
rescoring and careful editing, guarantees that
Valley Forge will be a perfect choice for concert
or contest use. Unbeatable!
2284230 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
2284248 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
5354360 CD-Golden Age of the March. .14.95
H Washington Post MarchJohn Philip Sousa/arr.
Balent. This one is a "must-do!" If your developing
band hasn't had the thrill of playing one of the
most familiar marches of all time, here's a great
opportunity to expose them to the magic of Sousa!
On the easier side of this grade level, you'll find this
comes together nicely for performance and will let
your band really shine! Outstanding!
2465383 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 80.00
2465391 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 12.00
5979250 CD-Dance of the Tumblers,
The Music of Andrew Balent . .14.95
l When The Boys Come Sailing HomeJohn
Philip Sousa/arr. Keith Brion. At the end of WW I,
Sousa seized on a happy moment of victory to
compose a joyous song of celebration welcoming
home the returning troops. His stirring "march
song" is now available in a modern edition for
concert band. It can be also used with band and
optional voice(s), the vocal text by Sousa's daughter
Helen is included.
10459118 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 76.00
10459119 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
10459120 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
To help you select the best music for your band program, our editors have reviewed
hundreds of new releases for 2014-2015 and designated these as the cream of the
crop! You can't go wrong with these quality selections!
The American Way (March)—Karl L. King/arr. James Swearingen.
A stirring performance of a King march is the perfect way to round out your concert program.
Audiences love marches and this well-crafted arrangement is a guaranteed toe-tapper. Singable
themes, strong counter-melodies and interesting percussion parts make this the perfect selection for
that special concert.
10458956 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
10458957 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
10458958 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
10466606 CD-Of Time and Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
High School Cadets—John Philip Sousa/arr. Andrew Balent.
Sousa himself would have approved this arrangement! This classic march is carefully written so
that none of the intent of the original is lost. The keys are playable, the ranges are brought down
and instrumentation adjusted, but the march itself is left very much intact.
10457058 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.00
10457059 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
The Huntress—Karl L. King/arr. Andrew Glover.
This gem was written during Karl King's days with the circus, and it really shows! After the brass
fanfare and two magical strains, the trio is heavily influenced by ragtime which was the great
musical craze of the time. Embellished with a delightful and playable piccolo solo, this classic will
bring the house down!
10458971 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
10458972 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
10458973 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
10466609 CD-Into the Sunset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
March of the Dwarfs—Edvard Grieg/arr. Michael Story.
This setting of the march, from Grieg's "Lyric Suite," is an extremely charming and colorful work.
Delicate at the beginning, it develops the lyric melody, then the setting builds with intensity to a
dramatic conclusion. A rewarding and musical march from the classical repertoire.
10453322 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
10453323 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Marche Diabolique—Brian Balmages.
This sinister-sounding march is perfect for directors looking for something completely different.
Using elements from a traditional march set in a contemporary framework, the music is based on
tritone intervals surrounded by expansive, dark harmonic language. A wealth of percussion adds
great color to the unsettling character of the music. Quite effective and intriguing!
10459831 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10459832 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Scholastics March—Joseph Compello.
Moderately advanced bands will enjoy performing this crisp original march written in classic
American march style. The title is derived from the use of the tune School Days as the theme of the
trio, and in fragments in other sections of the piece.
10457100 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
10457101 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
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